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Urgent Care, ER or Pediatrician?
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They're typically open after doctor's office hours and can diagnose and treat illnesses, such as strep throat, pneumonia, flu and injuries such as sprains and cuts that require a few stitches. Urgent care centers are great for times when you can't get an appointment to see your regular doctor as well, and if you're without health insurance, then what you see is what you get charged at urgent care centers, where prices are usually posted clearly. If your child has a fever that's more than 102 degrees, is bleeding profusely or can't breathe, then a trip to the emergency room is probably in order. Your pediatrician might even recommend it if it's the middle of the night and there's no other option. If your child's problem isn't life-threatening, then your pediatrician should be able to coach you on what to do.
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